Congratulations on your new kitten!
Our kitten wellness program is designed to help get your kitten started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your kitten’s development, and we can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat, including information and advice on nutrition, litter box training, traveling to the vet, and behaviour.
We recommend that you schedule your kitten for his or her first health exam as soon as possible. Until your kitten has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will vaccinate your new pet against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper). Depending on your cat’s risk, we may also advise vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats. Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss, and a pot bellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms). It is important for kittens to be treated for roundworms, not only to help rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By keeping your kitten parasite-free, you’re protecting everyone in your home.
We offer professional microchipping services for kittens to help ensure their safety and secure their identification. Microchipping provides a permanent form of identification, making it easier to reunite lost pets with their families. Microchipping is often required for international travel.
We’re excited to partner with you in keeping your kitten happy and healthy—let’s get started today!
